Vietnam intends to make seaweed production a key sector of the fishing industry

According to forecasts, by 2050, humanity's need for food will increase by 70%, which is equivalent to 5.4 billion tons per year. However, the ability of the agricultural sector to meet this demand is limited by land and fresh water shortages and is threatened by climate change. Seaweed farming is considered environmentally friendly because it can absorb CO2 5 times faster than trees. In addition, it is an aquatic species with a short life cycle and high biomass yield, capable of creating sustainable livelihoods for humans. This is why seaweed cultivation is of great interest today. According to the Department of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), Vietnam has 88 species of seaweed that have economic value and can be grown at sea. The potential area is approximately 900,000 hectares. However, so far only about 16.5 thousand hectares have been developed in the country. This is an industry that has so much opportunity for growth, but also a lot of challenges. ...